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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Mesa (AZA) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 5 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Houston to Mesa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.251 miles
  • 1588.827 kilometers
  • 857.898 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 985.498 miles
  • 1586.006 kilometers
  • 856.375 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Houston to Mesa generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W